Do something small to help!

The Washington DC Humane Society is the DC "pound" - they get over 12,000 dogs annually and work to be a "no kill" shelter. They always need donations of old sheets and blankets. If you want a new dog - check 'em out.
http://www.washhumane.org/
Washington Humane Society
Attn: Development Office
7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20012